Honey Sesame Chicken in the Instant Pot
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A quick,easy and delicious dish to accompany your other Asian IP dishes such as fried rice and lo mein. Honey sesame chicken is a sticky, sweet and savory dish which will have you forgetting about Chinese takeout. In less time than they can deliver, you’ll have a crowd pleasing meal on the table.
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- Instant pot
- Tongs
- 2 chicken breasts cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper + 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons water
- 6-8 fresh broccoli florets
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds
- ¼ cup washed and sliced green onions
- ½ cup onion diced
Instructions
- Season the cut chicken breasts with black pepper
- Turn on the Instant Pot to SAUTE mode
- Add sesame and vegetable oil to the pot AFTER the display reads “HOT”
- Add onions, garlic, ginger and chicken
- Allow to saute for 2-3 minutes
- Add the soy sauce, ketchup, salt and pepper
- Stir well to incorporate all the ingredients
- Press CANCEL on the Instant Pot
- Close and lock the lid on the Instant Pot
- Turn the vent to sealing to prevent steam from escaping
- Press MANUAL on the Instant Pot (high pressure)
- Set timer to 5 minutes
- Once the timer goes off, do a quick release by opening the vent on top of the lid
- Press CANCEL on the Instant Pot
- Carefully open the lid
- Turn on the Instant Pot to SAUTE mode
- Mix the water and cornstarch to make a slurry by whisking together
- Add the cornstarch slurry to the chicken
- Allow the liquid to thicken for 2-3 mins maximum
- Add the honey, sesame seeds and broccoli
- Stir well and cook for 2 minutes
- Press CANCEL on the Instant Pot
- Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
Serving suggestion
For extra spice, add sriracha or sambal before pressure cooking the chicken.
You can add extra vegetables such as mushrooms and bell peppers.
Serve with your favorite noodles or rice.
For extra spice, add sriracha or sambal before pressure cooking the chicken.
You can add extra vegetables such as mushrooms and bell peppers.
Serve with your favorite noodles or rice.
Recipe by Instapottin' With Poonam at https://www.instapottinwithpoonam.com/honey-sesame-chicken-instant-pot/